Absolute Value

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative number.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–5| + 8

Back

13

Front

Is absolute value always positive?

Back

Yes

Front

What does |x| represent?

Back

|x| represents the absolute value of x.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–6| ____ 6

Back

=

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

10

Front

What is the reason that absolute value is always written as a positive?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance; distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Front

Which is the least integer: 1, -1, -2, -8?

Back

-8

Front

If |x| = 4, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 4 or x = -4.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

0